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Annual Gwent Poppy Appeal launched in Blackwood

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal for Gwent has today been launched in Blackwood.

New plan to tackle ‘waste’ of empty homes amid growing demand for housing

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

Rising demand for temporary accommodation in Newport is fuelling a new plan to tackle the “waste” of empty homes.

Value-for-money questions over council’s Information Station move

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

Newport City Council has faced value-for-money questions over moving its Information Station for public services.

Concerns over potential wind farm’s impact on mineral resources

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

A firm behind plans for a windfarm straddling both Caerphilly and Torfaen county boroughs could be in dispute with both councils over access to important mineral resources. 

Senedd debates calls to save ‘essential’ stroke services

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

Politicians have debated calls to safeguard full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital after more than 17,000 signed one of the biggest petitions in the Senedd’s 26-year history.

Forcing disabled people to reapply for blue badges ‘defies logic’

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

Senedd Members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory.

Polls open in Caerphilly Senedd by-election

Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, October 23, 2025

Polling stations are now open across the Caerphilly Senedd constituency.

Caerphilly Senedd by-election: A quick look at the candidates

Wednesday, October 22, 2025Thursday, November 13, 2025

Eight candidates are standing in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election taking place on Thursday October 23.

Gareth Hughes: The Green Party candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Gareth Hughes says he wants to bring a “credible, independent voice” to the Senedd and one that puts the community, social justice and the environment at the heart of decision-making.

Explained: Which communities can vote this week and why

Wednesday, October 22, 2025Thursday, November 13, 2025

There has been confusion around who can and cannot vote in the upcoming Caerphilly Senedd by-election – all due to recent parliamentary boundary changes.

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